This year, independent artists, labels, managers, distributors, media, and music industry leaders from around the world will gather in Adelaide for Indie-Con Australia 2026, one of the country’s leading conferences dedicated to the independent music sector.
Taking place at The Mercury Cinema in Adelaide, Indie-Con Australia brings together the people helping shape what’s next for independent music through panels, workshops, networking, and conversations around artist development, distribution, international markets, technology, sync, touring, and more. Here’s everything you need to know before you go…
Let’s Connect at Indie-Con Australia
📆 When: July 30th – July 31st , 2026
📍 Where: The Mercury Cinema, Adelaide, Australia
About Indie-Con Australia
Presented by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, Indie-Con Australia is designed specifically for the independent music community. The conference gives artists, labels, managers, and music professionals a space to connect directly with key industry stakeholders, sharpen their business strategy, and learn from leaders working across different parts of the global music ecosystem.
This year’s programming includes conversations around distribution, artist-run labels, self-managed artists, AI, sync, gaming, touring, international market opportunities, and more. For independent artists and teams looking to better understand how to grow beyond their home market, the conference offers a valuable opportunity to build relationships and get real insight from people working across multiple territories.
How To Prepare
Before you arrive, take some time to make sure your artist or label materials are easy to share. Have your streaming links, social handles, short bio, recent wins, upcoming release plans, and any key audience or market data ready to go.
If you’re hoping to connect with distributors, export partners, managers, or other industry professionals, make it easy for someone to understand what you’re building and where you’re trying to go next. A simple one-sheet, EPK, or QR code can help, but the strongest conversations usually come from being clear about your goals.
Are you looking to expand into Southeast Asia? Build stronger release strategies in Australia? Better understand distribution, marketing, or international growth? Go in with specific questions, listen closely, and follow up after the event with context that keeps the conversation moving.
Let’s Connect…
This year, Fiona Comendador (Client Manager for Symphonic APAC) will be attending Indie-Con Australia and speaking on the panel Spotlight on ASEAN, presented by Sounds Australia.
The panel will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:10 PM at The Mercury Cinema. The conversation will spotlight opportunities across the ASEAN region and offer insight into one of the most dynamic areas of growth for independent music.
To schedule a meeting with someone from our team, please fill out this Meeting Request Form.
See you there!
